International Socialism is a real anchor.
Again, I would like to point out that this discussion and problem involves NOT two but THREE countries.
One is the United States of America (mine)
Two is Russia, a giant country that struggles as it occupies space on more than one continent, rich in natural resources and space.
The THIRD, in these discussions, actually WENT OUT OF BUSINESS a number of years ago....The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Second and Third, has the same address, Zip Code, language, culture, but a widely different government.
All too many on BOTH sides are still talking of the PAST, despite the fact that so much has changed.